• FAQs About Diabetic Wounds
    Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetic Wounds If you have diabetes, you may already know how it can compromise your ability to heal. Healing may be slowed down, or absent, resulting in Read more
  • What Does Arch Pain Mean?
    Arch pain can be difficult to deal with. The sharp, stabbing pain in this sensitive part of your foot can make it difficult to stay mobile. Your podiatrist can help Read more
  • Why Is Diabetic Foot Care Important?
    Diabetes is a serious medical condition. More than 37 million Americans suffer from diabetes. The importance of foot care when you have diabetes can not be overstated. Dr. Cosimo Ricciardi Read more
  • Common Types of Pediatric Gait Abnormalities
    Consult with Dr. Cosimo Ricciardi and Dr. Neil Patel of Emerald Coast Podiatry if you need an expert to check your child’s gait abnormalities in Crestview & Fort Walton Beach, Read more
  • When to See a Foot Doctor
    At Emerald Coast Podiatry, Dr. Cosimo Ricciardi and Dr. Neil Patel, expert foot doctors, work tirelessly to ensure your feet receive the care they deserve. From diagnosing and treating foot Read more
  • What Is Runner’s Knee and What Causes It?
    If you’re living in pain due to a runner’s knee, Dr. Cosimo Ricciardi and Dr. Neil Patel at Emerald Coast Podiatry in Crestview & Fort Walton Beach, FL offers customized Read more
  • Talking To Your Podiatrist About Orthotics
    Experience the benefits of visiting Dr. Cosimo Ricciardi and Dr. Neil Patel at Emerald Coast Podiatry. Discover renewed foot health and vitality as our expert podiatrists alleviate discomfort and restore Read more
  • What To Do if You Have Arch Pain
    Arch pain is a common problem, and you don’t have to be an athlete to experience it. Aging, chronic diseases like diabetes or arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and fallen arches can Read more
  • Treating an Ingrown Toenail
    An ingrown toenail is a painful issue that occurs when the side of your toenail grows into the skin. You may wonder if it's a problem worthy of a podiatrist Read more
  • When To See a Podiatrist for Foot and Ankle Injuries
    Seeing a podiatrist annually is a great way to maintain healthier feet and ankles, but you might need to see the doctor right away if you are injured. Our podiatrists Read more
  • When To See a Podiatrist
    Most of the time, when things are going well, you shouldn’t really be thinking about your feet. They’re incredibly intricately designed to provide consistent support for all types of movement Read more
  • Heel Pain Prevention FAQs
    Heel pain can be a debilitating condition that affects the back of the foot, making walking or standing for long periods uncomfortable. Common causes of heel pain include plantar fasciitis, Read more
  • What Is Wound Care?
    How wound care from your podiatrist in Fort Walton Beach, and Crestview, FL, can help your feet Read more
  • Common Causes of Arch Pain
    When you spend a lot of time on your feet, you will likely start to notice that you’re experiencing pain in your arches. The arches of your feet are important, Read more
  • Don't Ignore Heel Pain
    Heel pain can cause discomfort and impact your daily activities. It may occur due to plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, or stress fractures. Dr. Cosimo Ricciardi and Dr. Neil Patel Read more
  • What To Expect From Podiatric Laser Surgery
    How laser surgery from your podiatrist in Fort Walton Beach, and Crestview, FL, can help you Lasers are a convenient, effective tool in medicine, especially in podiatry. Laser surgery can treat Read more

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Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

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